Shadowing Practice: Django Unchained - Saloon Scene 1080p HD - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Good morning, Innkeeper!
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Two beers for two weary travelers.
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Eh, it's still a bit early.
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We won't be open for another hour.
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By then, we'll be serving breakfast.
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Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
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What the hell you think you're doing, boy?
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Get that nigger out of here!
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Get out of here.
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Incuba!
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Remember, get the sheriffs, not the marshal.
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Alas.
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You know, we must act as our own bartender.
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Sit down, my boy.
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What kind of dentist are you?
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Despite that cart, I haven't practiced dentistry in five years.
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These days, I practice a new profession.
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Bounty under.
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Do you know what a bounty hunter is?
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No. Well...
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The way the slave trade deals in human lives for cash, a bounty hunter deals in corpses.
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Prost.
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Oh.
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The state places a bounty on a man's head.
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I track that man, I find that man, I kill that man.
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After I've killed him, I transport that man's corpse back to the authorities.
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Sometimes that's easier said than done.
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I show that corpse to the authorities, proving, yes, indeed, I truly have killed him, at which point the authorities pay me the bounty.
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So, like slavery, it's a flesh-for-cash business.
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What's a ban?
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It's like a reward.
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You kill people, and they give you a reward?
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Certain people, yeah.
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Bad people.
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Ah, badder they are, bigger the reward.
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Which brings me to you.
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And I must admit, I'm at a bit of a quandary when it comes to you.
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On one hand, I despise slavery.
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On the other hand, I need your help if you're not in a position to refuse all the better.
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So for the time being, I'm going to make this slavery malarkey work to my benefit.
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Still, having said that, I feel guilty.
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So, I would like the two of us to enter into an agreement.
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I'm looking for the Brittle Brothers.
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However, at this endeavor, I'm at a slight disadvantage.
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Insofar as I don't know what they look like.
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But you do, don't you?
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I know what they look like, all right.
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Good.
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So here's my agreement.
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You travel with me until we find them.
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Where are we going?
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I hear at least two of them are overseeing up in Gatlinburg, but I don't know where.
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That means we visit every plantation in Gatlinburg till we find them.
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And when we find them, you point them out, and I kill them.
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You do that, I agree to give you your freedom.
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$25 per brother.
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$75.
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And as if on cue, here comes the sheriff.
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Okay, boys.
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Fun's over.
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Come on out.
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All right, folks.
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Calm down.
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A bunch of business.
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Jokers will be gone soon.
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Now, why why y'all want to come into my town and start trouble
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and scare all these nice people you ain't got nothing better to do
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and to come into Bill Sharp's town and show your ass.
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What'd you just do, Sheriff?
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Now you can get the marshal Should we wait inside?
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Can we just leave?
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After you Move that buckboard a long way across the street from the saloon I want six men,
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six rifles behind me I want two men, two rivals up on this roof Two men,
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two rivals on that roof All the barrels aimed at that front door Somebody get poor Bill out of the goddamn street.
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You in the saloon.
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You got a hundred rifles aimed at every way out of that building.
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You got one chance to get out of this alive.
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You and your nigger come out right now with your hands over your head, and I mean right now.
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Is this the marshal I have the pleasure of addressing?
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Yes, it is.
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This is U.S.
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Marshal Gil Tatum.
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Not wonderful, Marshal.
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I have relieved myself of all weapons, and just as you have instructed,
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I am ready to step outside with my hands raised above my head.
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I trust, as a representative of the criminal justice system of the United States of America,
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I shan't be shot down in the street by either you or your deputies before I've had my day in court.
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You mean like you did our sheriff?
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Shot him down like a dog in the street.
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Yes, that's exactly what I mean.
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Do I have your word as a lawman not to shoot me down like a dog in the street?
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Well, much as we'd all enjoy seeing something like that, ain't nobody gonna cheat the hangman in my town.
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Fair enough, Marshal.
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Here we come.
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They're a little tense out there.
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So don't make any quick movements and let me do the talking.
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Come in.
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You unarmed?
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Yes, indeed, we are.
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Marshal Tatum, may I address you and your deputies
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and apparently the entire town of Daughtry as to the incident that just occurred?
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Go on.
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My name is Dr. King Schultz.
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Like yourself, Marshal, I'm a servant of the court.
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The man lying dead in the dirt, who the good people of Daughtry saw fit to elect as their sheriff, who went by the name of Bill Sharp,
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is actually a wanted outlaw by the name of Willard Peck, with a price on his head of $200.
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Now, that's $200 dead or alive.
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The hell you say?
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I'm aware this is probably disconcerting news, but I'm willing to wager this man was elected sheriff sometime in the past two years.
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I know this because three years ago he was rustling cattle from the B.C.
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Corrigan Cattle Company of Lubbock, Texas.
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Now, this is a warrant made out by circuit court judge Henry Allen Laudermilk of Austin, Texas.
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You're encouraged to wire him.
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He'll back up who I am and who your dear departed sheriff was.
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In other words, Marshal, you owe me $200.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English speaking practice by engaging with a dramatic scene from the film "Django Unchained." The dialogue features elements of conflict, character dynamics, and situational context that are rich for shadowing practice. You'll focus on the nuances of pronunciation, intonation, and emotional expression while mimicking the characters’ speech patterns. Through this immersive exercise, you’ll not only enhance your vocabulary but also improve your overall fluency and confidence in speaking English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Weary travelers - tired people who are on a journey.
  • Bounty hunter - someone who captures or kills people for a reward.
  • Corpse - a dead body.
  • Bounty - a reward offered for capturing or killing a specified person.
  • Flesh-for-cash business - a phrase referring to transactions involving human lives for money.
  • Malarkey - foolish talk; nonsense.
  • Agreement - a mutual arrangement between two or more parties.
  • Quandary - a state of perplexity or doubt.

Practice Tips

To effectively use this scene for shadowing practice, follow these steps:

  • Start Slow: Listen to the dialogue at a reduced speed to grasp the pronunciation of difficult words and phrases.
  • Repeat Aloud: Use a shadowing app or any recording feature on your device to record yourself mimicking the characters. Pay close attention to their emotion and body language, as this can impact your delivery.
  • Focus on Intonation: Repeat key phrases multiple times, emphasizing the tone and rhythm as used by the characters. This helps in mastering the unique cadence of English speech.
  • Practice in Sections: Break the dialogue into smaller parts. Shadow each section individually before moving on to the next, then combine them for complete practice.
  • Incorporate Learning Tools: Use resources like shadowspeak to analyze specific sections. This allows you to interactively explore your progress and identify areas for improvement within the dialogue.

By committing to this structured practice, you'll find that your skills in English speaking and comprehension improve significantly. Enjoy the challenge of picking up the nuances of speech through this cinematic example!

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.